Subtract 84/42 from 2/9
1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 2 0/42
2/9 - 84/42 is -16/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
2/9 = 2 × 14/9 × 14 = 28/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
84/42 = 84 × 3/42 × 3 = 252/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/126 - 252/126 = 28 - 252/126 = -224/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/9
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